Riverbend Soap Company Fragrance Families

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Clean • Airy • Spa-like

Fresh scents smell like clean air and open spaces—perfect if you like that just-showered, just-opened-the-windows feeling. They can be herbal, minty, watery, or citrusy, but always feel light and uplifting.

Smells like:

• Mint, eucalyptus, or herbal spa blends
• Light citrus accents like bergamot or orange
• Fresh air, rain, or “ozone” notes

Great if you love:

• Clean, not-too-sweet scents
• Spa days, saunas, steam rooms
• Bright, energizing fragrances

Riverbend example:

• Tranquil Mint – Fresh · Aromatic mint and eucalyptus with a calming, spa-like feel.

Forest • Earthy • Outdoorsy

Woody scents are all about the trees, trails, and timber—ranging from crisp evergreens to deeper, more grounded woods. If you love the smell of the woods after rain or a hike through pines and firs, this is your family.

Smells like:

• Cedar, spruce, fir, pine, cypress, juniper
• Warm woods, bark, and forest floor
• Sometimes mixed with herbs or fresh air notes

Great if you love:

• Hiking, camping, cabins, and forest walks
• Evergreen and conifer scents
• Smells that feel grounded and natural

Riverbend examples:

• Frostbitten Trail – Woody · Evergreen with the crisp scent of cold air and      conifers.
• Snowberry Trek (secondary) – Fruity at first, with a backbone of winter woods.

 Warm • Spiced • Cozy

Amber scents are warm, glowy, and often a bit mysterious—blends of soft resins, gentle spice, and warmth. They’re perfect for evenings, reading nooks, and anyone who loves a rich, comforting scent that isn’t exactly “food-like.”

Smells like:

• Soft resins and warm musk
• Clove, cinnamon, or other gentle spices
• Vanilla used in a warm, cozy way (not sugary bakery)

Great if you love:

• Cozy blankets, firelight, and a good book
• Rich, layered scents with warmth and depth
• A touch of spice without smelling like a bakery

Riverbend example:

• Cask + Clove – Amber · Spiced oak cask, clove, leather, and musk with a bourbon-barrel feel.

Soft • Petal-like • Romantic

Floral scents focus on flowers as the star—from delicate and airy to deep and lush. Even if you aren’t a “traditional floral person,” some modern florals are blended with woods, fruit, or fresh notes to feel more natural and outdoorsy.

Smells like:

• Rose, jasmine, lily, peony, wildflowers
• Sometimes mixed with citrus, woods, or musk
• Garden, meadow, or bouquet vibes

Great if you love:

• Spring gardens and fresh flowers indoors
• Soft, elegant scents
• Romantic or nostalgic fragrances

Riverbend example:

Even if our current core candle line is more woods, mint, and outdoor-forward, you’ll see Floral used in some soaps, body products, and future specialty candles.

 Juicy • Bright • Lively

Fruity scents are playful and vibrant—ranging from tart berries to sweet orchard and citrus notes. Many Riverbend scents blend fruit with woods or fresh air to keep them feeling outdoorsy rather than candy-like.

Smells like:

• Cranberry, berry mixes, apple, peach, pear
• Citrus used as the star (rather than just an accent)
• Fruit with a chill in the air or a hint of greenery

Great if you love:

• Juicy, uplifting fragrances
• Scents that feel fun but not overly sweet
• Berry-and-woods or citrus-and-forest combinations

Riverbend example:

• Snowberry Trek – Fruity · Wild cranberries, orange, and fresh winter woods on a snow-covered trail.

 Edible • Dessert-like • Comforting

Gourmand scents smell good enough to eat—like baked goods, vanilla, cocoa, and sweet treats. They’re cozy and nostalgic, absolutely perfect for evenings, self-care nights, and anyone with a sweet tooth (even if it’s just for scent).

Smells like:

• Vanilla, sugar, caramel, cocoa
• Cake, cookies, frosting, and bakery-style notes
• Sweet comfort scents that feel like a hug

Great if you love:

• Warm, dessert-like fragrances
• Sweet but soothing, not sharp or perfumey
• Candles and products that smell like a treat

Riverbend example:

• Warm Vanilla – Gourmand · Soft vanilla and gentle sweetness for a classic, cozy glow.